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KEY TO A HAPPY HOME … SEPARATE BATHROOMS!
A fifth of households, with more than one person in the home, say separate bathrooms is the key to harmonious living – with a further 17% saying they would have separate bedrooms if they could, reveals new research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service.
When asked about the most annoying habits of those we live with, our bathroom habits are a hot topic of conversation. Nearly a quarter (23%) of women said leaving the toilet seat up was one of their biggest bugbears in the home, compared to just 8% of men saying the same - closely followed by the toilet roll not being changed (24% of women vs 14% of men).
The research, which has explored when and what is causing the most arguments in the home, found that between 6pm and 8pm is when we bicker the most with those we live with, and the household chores are sparking the most confrontations.
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A fifth of Brits who live with others would like separate bathrooms to ensure harmonious living, while 17% believe separate bedrooms would do the trick
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While partners are the most likely to bicker in the home, of those who say they argue, admit to having arguments at least FIVE times a week.
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Some of the most annoying habits include not washing up or keeping the house clean, leaving the toilet seat up and not taking the bins out.
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Research from Uswitch.com reveals what causes the most tension within homes across the UK.
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Utrack by Uswitch, the mobile app, allows households to connect their smart meter and track their energy usage to help cut down on costs… and arguments.
Over a quarter (28%) say not washing up or keeping the house clean causes the most quibbles, followed by not sharing the load with household chores such as taking the bins out (22%). Additionally, almost two fifths (38%) of females said that one of the most annoying habits of others they live with is not noticing when things need cleaning and tidying up. This was followed by more than a quarter (29%) complaining of crumbs being left everywhere and leaving plates, mugs and cups around the house (28%).
When asked who we bicker with the most in the home, a partner came up tops according to 40% of people who live with others, with a further two in five (41%) arguing with people they live with at least FIVE times a week.
Elise Melville, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “We all lead busy lives which come with their own day-to-day stresses, so it’s understandable that we want to return to a peaceful and happy home at the end of the working day.
“The research shows that communication is key to harmonious living and that we need to be mindful and considerate of those we live with.
“Simple tasks such as helping with the washing or unloading the dishwasher, or simply turning lights off when we go to bed, may not only be beneficial to the purse strings but also to your household environment.”
“For those keen to keep the peace, almost half of those surveyed (47%) say communicating well with each other is important for harmonious living, as well as showing empathy and validating the other person's feelings (37%), cooking for one another (36%) and even spending time apart in different rooms (24%).
“If you’re conscious of how much others in your household are wasting on energy, you can keep track of your usage using Utrack by Uswitch, which connects to your smart meter and allows you to see usage insights down to the hour.”
To track your home energy usage, download Utrack by Uswitch.
